Our client are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead their financial operations and support strategic decision-making during a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. You will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights that support business decision-making, ensuring effective financial control and performance across the organization.
This position can pay between £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata per annum, and has a hybrid working scenario of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure accurate and timely accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
2. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure all entries are supported and accurate, including intercompany transactions.
3. Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis.
4. Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
5. Perform variance analysis and provide commentary to explain financial performance.
6. Support the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
7. Oversee financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, a...